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Climbing high in memory of an ‘undentable’ brother

Tracey Rogers from Peatmoor will be trekking upAfrica’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro in mid-April to raise money for The Undentable
Trust, set up in memory of her brother Captain Mark Hale of the Rifles Regiment who was killed in Afghanistan in August 2009.
She said the trust is dedicated ment’s serving soldiers, its had a private audience with Prince
to the simple objective that Mark 35,000 veterans, and their Harry in November when he vis-
would want as his legacy: To help families through financial ited the Wootton Bassett Field of
whoever he could and to always and practical support; the Remembrance in Lydiard Park.
give his best. “He lived his dream Royal British Legion part- • To help Tracey’s Kilimanjaro
and died doing the job he loved; nership with Kids Klub, fundraising effort, donate online
we are very proud of Mark and his which gives children of at http://www.bmycharity.com/V2/
achievements. He was supremely serving soldiers the chance traceyrogersKilimanjaro2011
fit and enjoyed challenges – the big- to enjoy free week-long • She is organising a charity curry
ger the better. His example is our adventure breaks; and Help night at Peatmoor’s Bombay Lounge
inspiration to help others.” for Heroes in its efforts to on her return from Africa on Tuesday
The name of the trust came about support the provision of
after Mark’s commanding officer rehabilitation centres for 26 April. Support The Undentable
Trust and find out how her mountain
described him as ‘undentable.’ soldiers across the UK. So climb expedition went by booking a
Money raised supports: the Rifles far £50,000 has been raised.
Care For Casualties Fund which Tracey said, “since Febru- table at the restaurant on 887799.
Any businesses willing to sup-
safeguards the welfare of the regi- ary 2007 Rifles battalions port raffle prizes on the evening
have been deployed almost
Sue Cannon and Tracey Rogers, right can contact: Tracey.Rogers@life-
continually on operations. stylegroup.co.uk
The intensity and ferocity of fight- on the Kilimanjaro trek. Tracey’s
ing has cost the lives of 53 Riflemen company Lifestyle Services Group • Read about Mark at the MOD site:
with a further 290 seriously injured. and Thames Water where Sue works http://bit.ly/markhale
Of these, over forty have sustained are helping with the fundraising. www.theundentabletrust.co.uk
life changing injuries requiring long Mark’s mother and two sisters
term assistance. It’s anticipated that Keep the Vulcan
many veterans will suffer from Hiking cadets exceed
psychological problems at some Help for Heroes target in the air
stage in the future. The Rifles char- Although we’re into February,
ity has to significantly increase its A group of Army Cadets who trekked there’s still the chance to buy
financial resources to meet these to Everest base camp in October a beautifully illustrated diary to
future needs.” have raised a total of £24,580 to support the charity keeping the
Tracey, her brother Kevin and fund their trip and make a donation last airworthy Avro Vulcan flying.
friend Sue Cannon will be joined of £9,310 for Help for Heroes, £1,310 It’s worth it just for the pictures.
Mark Hale by three of Mark’s army colleagues more than their target. See details at http://bit.ly/dMHq0J

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